Catalytic Communities

Catalytic Communities - CatComm - is creating a world where community-generated solutions are just a mouse-click away, where anyone, anywhere, confronting a local problem, can find the inspiration and tools they need to implement the solution, learning from their peers.

Catalytic Communities uses technology to link grassroots community groups so they can learn from each other's successes, and support one another's work. When community organizations tackle local problems, their work would be easier if they knew about successful programs in similar neighborhoods around the world. CatComm realizes people solve crises in their communities every day, and the Internet is the perfect tool to replicate these successes. We collect and posts how-to examples in our Community Solutions Database. These real-life stories address a wide range of issues, from HIV prevention to spurring economic growth, providing effective care for children and the elderly, and much more. The database of 200 projects inspires people to make a difference around the world.

Free FileMaker Campus Productivity Kit

The makers of FileMake Pro offer a free version designed for students to help them manage their time and be more productive. This specialized runtime version of the FileMaker database runs on both MACs and PCs and can be used by more than students. We think job seekers may find it very useful as well.
Some ways to use it are to:

• Manage Contacts
  
• Organize Research Material & Lecture Notes (job seekers: think company research and interviews!)
  
• Tracking Group Projects and Assignments
  
• Coordinate Events & Registrations
  
• Track & Prioritize To Do Lists

They'll ask for your email address and mailing address to sign up; that's often the price of getting something for free. They want more business from you later. But if you need a way to organize your community projects, job search, or school life, then this may be the tool for you.